FAQs

The topography of India is diverse with combination of mountains, beaches, and deserts& varied cultures. The Destination India also blesses it with different climatic conditions, which means that, while some places in India may have the mercury rising in the summers, there are some, where the weather is cool and pleasant. Hence, the best time to travel to India depends on the places a tourist would like to visit in the country. However, it is also safe to say that the winter season (October - March) is mainly preferred by the tourists while visiting India.

For wildlife lovers, both summer (March-mid June) and winter seasons are favourable. During the winter season is best for sighting animals roaming in the sun during the day time, summer is the time when they can be seen frequently paying a visit to the water body areas.

Most important keep two things to keep in mind while packing for India are:

a) Season

b) Destination& Interest Tour

a)Season :AsIndia experiences hot summers (in most of the parts) and chilly winters, travellers should pack according to the month they are planning a visit in. If the trip is planned in the months between March and September, carrying light woollens (in the hills) and cotton clothes (in other areas) will be enough. On the other hand, if the trip is scheduled between October and February, carrying heavy woollens for North India and light woollens for South India is ideal.

b) Destination & Interest Tour :If you have booked your tour for trekking in India or wildlife safari or any other specific activity, then the clothing has to be carried accordingly. For wildlife safari, camouflage clothing, or clothes of green and brown shades are recommended. For trekking, clothing varies according to the place, altitude, season and difficulty grade. Though carrying clothes for layering; a down jacket; a good pair or trekking shoes; a sun hat; a woollen cap, muffler; socks; and a pair of gloves are required.

Yes, it is comfortable and safe to travel to India with Children.You can travel with kids almost anywhere in the country, there are some places that make for better family travel destinations, with their good hotels, many activities for kids, clean air and safer environment.

All nationals, except nationals from Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives need a valid Document to enter in India. Maldives National need an Indian Document only when stay in India is longer than 90 days and Nepali nationals only require it, if they are entering India from China.

The Document on Arrival facility is only AVAILABLE for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Document or regular/paper Document for India).

One can either apply for E-Document or you need to apply for it through the nearest Indian consulate/embassy in your country.

Yes, Kailash Mansarovar is open for Indian passport holders, and the route is likely to Open from 4 May 2025 (Full moon Departure). The China Indian Pilgrimage Service (CIPS) stopped issuing permits for Indian passport holders due to political issues and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recent improvements in India-China relations indicate that the route may reopen via Nathula Pass & Lipulekh Pass (India).